Finding the Third Proportional to 200,580 and 432,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,580 and 432,504 is: 932,594.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,580 : 432,504 = 432,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,580/432,504 = 432,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,580x = 432,504 × 432,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,580x = 187,059,710,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,059,710,016/200,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,594.03
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